Phil the Resident Stray
In a westernised country as developed as the UK, you wouldn’t think stray animals were very common, but the fact is they are, and organisations like the RSPCA are constantly fighting for the welfare rights of domestic and wild animals.
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Koala Genome Sequenced
The full koala genome has been successfully sequenced. The highly accurate genomic data will provide information to inform habitat conservation, tackle diseases and help ensure this iconic animal's long-term survival.
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Introducing: An A-Z of British Insects
23,661 reasons to be interested in Chris Foster's A to Z of British insects
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Sniffing Rats May Save Pangolins
African giant rats are being trained to sniff out pangolins being trafficked for illegal trade.
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B for Botrylloides violaceus, an A-Z of Invasive Marine Species
Each colony of Botrylloides violaceus consists of many small individuals called zooids, that are arranged in elongated clusters called systems, within a firm matrix.
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A-Z of Invasive Marine Species: Killer Shrimp
One of the reasons why this D. villosus has colonised so many different countries and habitats is due to its high tolerance levels.
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